The campus will conduct a test of the UMass Amherst Alerts Emergency Notification System (ENS) on Wednesday, Sept. 27 after 12:10 p.m.

This test is part of the University's continuing effort to test, evaluate and improve its ability to provide timely and effective emergency notification and warnings during a campus emergency. The ENS test will include the UMass Amherst Alerts emergency text messaging, broadcast email and outdoor warning sirens.

Reminder: UMass Emergency alerts (text messages and emails) are designed to work in tandem with the outdoor warning sirens. When a siren sounds, please check your phone for a text message update on the emergency.

Visit www.umass.edu/emergency/[2] for information on how to sign up for UMass Amherst Alerts emergency text messaging system, campus emergency procedures and details on the campus’s comprehensive emergency communication system.